My mother was a great proponent of white spray paint and its multiple uses and problem solving qualities in home decor. This has been an important part of our family's home toolbox for as long as I can remember. She sprayed everything and taught me to do so as well.

White spray paint transformed every piece of old furniture that my father hauled in a cattle trailer, to the first garage apartment my husband and I had. As family members arrived with precious treasures to share -my mother cleaned and sprayed, cleaned and sprayed.

White spray paint covered changing tables,baskets,picture frames,mirrors, lamps and wicker screens in the bedrooms of our three daughters- her precious, kindred spirited granddaughters. She made their bedding, their curtains, their pillows and shams- all highlighted by bright, white furniture we had sprayed and redeemed.

White spray paint traveled in the back of my suburban to every dorm room, apartment, and rent house that our daughters lived in while at Texas A&M ( as well as to all other homes thereafter) .

I know we left random spray marks in alleys and parking lots throughout town. We have always painted with such great abandon.

I remember this post! And, oh that can of white spray paint. As for the plate holders, one of which I acquired at Edinburg Market Days ;-) I am going to have glass cut to fit in the bottom and then fill the trays up with "stuff". I am also thinking of spray painting them black. I grew up teasing my grandmother that if we sat too long in one place we would be spray painted GOLD. She loved the Midas touch! I go for Rub 'n Buff.. after all we are a product of those important and talented women who so influenced our lives. (sigh!)Hugs, dear neighbor,KarenLadybug Creek

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"We've always painted with such abandon." I love that line. That's how I want to do things I enjoy: so it can be said I enjoyed my life "with such abandon" that I left...well, evidence! :) This was a very sweet recollection of the relationship of your mom! Love it.

Laura, what a special post, it is so heartwarming. Oh my, White Spray Paint, what an incredible personal touch offered to you by your precious mother and one that you have passed down to your sweet girls, a true blessing.

I absolutely agree - but instead of white spray paint - I use oil rubbed bronze. I even have my husband doing it. He was working on an old door and lo and behold ~ before I knew it he had grabbed my can of oil rubbed bronze and had painted all the hardware ;-)

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Welcome! White Spray Paint is all about enjoying the simple things in life. Whether I am writing about my adventures at the flea market, or writing my Dear Daughters' posts, or sharing a new Ranch Recipe, or tackling a new gardening project, I am usually laughing along the way and enjoying the journey. Why the name White Spray Paint? Because my mother taught me years ago in home decor, 'when all else fails Laura Ellen, spray paint it white'. It is a description of those simple pleasures that you will find here. Won't you join me? I hope so!Laura